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Road Closure Planned for State Road 68 In Gibson County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 68 in Gibson County is scheduled to be closed Monday near Cynthiana for preventive maintenance to the bridge over Jordan Creek. Work is expected to take a week to complete, depending on the weather. &ensp...
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Sullivan Co, Man Arrested for Illegally Harvesting Ginseng
A Sullivan County man is facing charges after a state conservation officer found him illegally harvesting ginseng Wednesday night on state forest managed property in Sullivan County. 50-year-old Jason Camden fled to a nearby lake when confronted by the office and threw his backpack i...
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Indiana Gas Prices (Friday)
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana Friday stood at $3.31 a gallon, the same as Thursday and a penny higher than Friday's national average. It was also four cents higher than a week ago, 27 cents lower than a month ago, and 30 cents lower than a year ago....
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DCH Community Health Fair set for October 25th at Simon Graber Complex in Odon
Daviess Community Hospital's Annual Community Health Fair is set for Friday, October 25th, from 7:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Simon Graber Complex in Odon. There will be several essential health screenings at discounted rates available. Participants ca...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest of Vincennes Woman
A Vincennes woman is facing drug charges following a traffic stop Thursday night near the intersection of State Road 67 and Scepter Road in Knox County. 53-year-old Angela House was pulled over for driving left of center. The Knox County Sheriff's Department says after a K-9 Unit ale...
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Daviess Co. Arrests
Washington Police arrested a Washington man early Friday morning on a total of 15 charges. 28-year-old Okendy Dessalines is facing two counts of Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, five counts of Intimidation, and one count each of Resisting Law Enforcement, Operating a Vehicle Whi...
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Dubois County Councilman Takes Messmer's Place in State Senate
A Dubois County Councilman has been selected by Republican precinct committee members to complete the term of 48th District State Senator Mark Messmer. Messmer officially resigned Tuesday to focus his efforts on his upcoming 8th District congressional campaign. &ensp...
Sep 06, 2024
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Flanigam Road to Get Work
The Knox County Highway Department plans work on Flanigam Road from Joseph Emison Road to where it turns to gravel. Department crews will be overlaying that stretch of Flanigam Road. The closure will happen during daytime hours. Drivers in that area are reminded to be aware of the work.
Sep 06, 2024
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Knox County Groups Plan Meetings Next Week
Both of Knox County's government groups will meet next week in and around Vincennes. The Knox County Commissioners will hold a special session this Monday at 4:30 at the Pantheon Theater. The session will be open to any issues as permissible by law. The Knox County Council will hold their four-day budget session starti...
Sep 06, 2024
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Bell-Ringers Being Signed Up Now for Christmas Camapign
The Knox County Salvation Army is signing up bell-ringing volunteers now for its various kettle sites for the Christmas season. Knox County Salvation Army commander Joey Gates says the kettle campaign is the group's major fund-raising effort of the year. As of earlier this week, Gates knows around ten percent of those ...
Sep 06, 2024
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Friday Night Lights Report
In High School football action from last night. Evansville Mater Dei beat Vincennes Lincoln 34-14. The Alices scores came on a two yard touchdown run by Mac McCormick and a 65 yard touchdown pass from Luke Lindsey to BB McCrary. Brady Kirwer scored on a two-yard conversion pass from Luke Lindsey. The Alices drop to 1-2...
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Knox County Sports Recap for Friday
The Lincoln Volleyball Team is now 9-5 on the season after posting a. 3-0 Win over Evansville Harrison. Matti Collins had 15 assists and 11 digs for the Alices. Amya Woodall added 20 points and 14 digs while Marlo Thorne chipped in with 12 kills. Lincoln won the JV match 2-1. Emma Cunningham had nine kills and Presley ...
Sep 06, 2024
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HS Football Kicks Off for Week Three Tonight
It's week three of the High School Football season. 1-1 Vincennes Lincoln plays host to 2-0 and Class 3-A sixth ranked Evansville Mater Dei at Inman Field. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and you can hear the game here on WZDM and watch the live stream at wzdm.com. North Knox hits the road for the first time this season as the...
Sep 06, 2024
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Thursday Local Sports
The Vincennes Rivet volleyball team beat Princeton last night 3-0. Mary Herman led the lady Patriots with 11 kills while Piper Lewis added ten assists. Rivet moves to 6-5 on the season. The South Knox Soccer team blanked Sullivan 3-0. Delaney Foley, Reagan Harrington and Kadee Jeffries all had Spartan goals. The South ...
Sep 05, 2024
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LOCAL SPORTS UPDATE
In Volleyball Action... Vincennes Lincoln rallied from two sets down to beat Washington 3-2. Matti Collins had a triple double with 11 points, 19 digs and 32 assists. Marlo Thorne had 20 kills. Amya Woodall had 11 points and 29 digs and Cynthia Memering 14 assists. The Alices move to 8-5. The Lincoln JV won 2-1. Emma C...
Sep 04, 2024
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Tuesday Sports
The South Knox tennis team blanked Boonville 5-0. Winning for the Spartans in singles play were Ely Baker, Maddox Sargeant, and Carson Arnold. Also doubles winners include The number one team of Avery Deckard and Issac True and the number two team of Reid Martin and Jack Bobe. The Vincennes Rivet Volleyball team beat N...
Sep 03, 2024
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Local Labor Day Sports
There is one local sports activity taking place on this Labor Day. The Rivet Volleyball team will play at North Daviess beginning at six tonight. It is varsity only. Speaking of Rivet Volleyball, what a great start to her college career for former standout Anna Herman. The Freshman contributed 14 kills and nine blocks ...
Sep 02, 2024
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Saturday Local Sports Action!!
The Vincennes Lincoln Volleyball team went 2-2 at the Scottsburg Invitational. The Alices Beat Edgewood and Heritage Hills but lost to Evansville North and Princeton. For the day, Matti Collins had 79 assists. Marlo Thorne added 27 kills and Amya Woodall 36 digs. Lincoln is now 7-5 on the season. The South Knox Boys an...
Sep 01, 2024
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Friday Night Lights Report
In High School Football action.... Evansville Reitz beat Vincennes Lincoln 30-6. Mason Pietrzak ran 6 times for 42 yards and a touchdown for the Alices, who fall to 1-1 on the season. North Knox downed Eastern Greene 40-21. Brennan Messel was 15-20 for 281yds and two touchdowns as the Warriors move to 1-1 on the season
Aug 31, 2024
Football UPDATE: North Knox kickoff moved back 1 hour
North Knox and Eastern Greene will have an 8 pm kickoff tonight at Warrior Stadium. You can hear that one on 105.7 the Ride, and watch l ive stream at www.wuzr.com.
Aug 30, 2024
Helen Porter, 93, Loogootee
Helen Porter, a loving matriarch and cherished resident of Loogootee, IN, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on September 22, 1930, in Daviess County, IN, Helen grew up in a time of simplicity and embodied the virtues of faith, family, and friendship throughout her life. As a devoted home...
Sep 05, 2024
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Judith Johnson, 95, Petersburg
Judith Frances Johnson (Pancake) Bateman passed away at 12:51 am on September 1, 2024, at the Legends Assisted Living Village. She was born on January 19, 1929, in Eastview KY and was the daughter of John Robert and Rofa Pearl (Raymer) Johnson. She married Theodore Pancake Jr. on January 18, 1947, and they were married...
Sep 05, 2024
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Kathy Bonhomme, 77, Vincennes
Kathleen "Kathy" Bonhomme, 77, passed away on August 27, 2024, in Vincennes, IN. Kathy was born on July 3, 1947, in New Albany, IN, to Stanley and Catherine (Hall) Williams, Sr. Kathy married Joe Bonhomme on January 12, 1970. Kathy is survived by her daughter Barbie and her husband, John Martin and grandchild...
Sep 05, 2024
Carol Bateman, 81, Vincennes
Carol Joan Bateman, a gentle and kind spirit, passed away on August 31, 2024, at the age of 81 in Odon, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and thoughtfulness. Born on July 2, 1943, in Vincennes, Indiana, Carol grew up surrounded by the love of her parents, Charles Edward and Delores Evelyn "Barnett" S...
Sep 05, 2024
Duane Faith
Duane L. Faith, a lifelong resident of Indiana, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, IN, on August 29, 2024, having been born in Bruceville, IN, on September 28, 1950. Known for his loving nature, quick wit, and friendly demeanor, Duane cultivated a life brimming with laughter, outdoor adventures, and cherished friendshi...
Sep 02, 2024
Bradley Coats
Bradley F. Coats, 50, of Bicknell, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Born on May 22, 1974, in Vincennes, IN, he was the son of Frank Coats and Debbie Messel, also of Bicknell. Brad was a 1992 graduate of North Daviess High School. He entered the United States Navy at age 18 and continued to serve for the ne...
Sep 02, 2024
Harry Starrett
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry Starrett, who left us on August 25, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on November 11, 1937, in Bruceville, IN, the son of John and Gladys (Powers) Starrett. He married Charlotte Williams and she preceded Harry in death. Harry was known for his hard work as a mech...
Sep 02, 2024
Marjorie Aline Oglesby
Marjorie Aline Oglesby, 92, of Vincennes passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born October 5, 1931, in Harrisburg, IL to W. G. and Juanita (Winters) Dutton. Aline, as she was known to family and friends, grew up on a dairy farm. She was a 1948 graduate of Harrisbur...
Sep 02, 2024
Barbara O'Dell, 82, Washington
Barbara O'Dell of Washington, Indiana passed away August 24th, 2024. She was born on January 18th, 1942. She and her husband of 55 years lived in Washington, Indiana since 1979. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dannie Lee O'Dell who died December 25th, 2018. She leaves behind two children, a daughter, Diana L....
Aug 29, 2024
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Kathleen Garner, 89, Breenfield
Kathleen Sue (Phipps) Garner, a vibrant soul cherished by her loving family, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, in Greenfield, Indiana, at the age of 89. Born on March 12, 1935, in Knox County, IN, Kathleen's life was a testament to her strength and caring nature. A proud graduate of her local high school, Kath...
Aug 28, 2024
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Aslhey S (Long) Ashley ,40, Evansville
Ashley S. (Long) Ashley, age 40, of Evansville, IN, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Ashley, a pillar of strength and independence, was born July 18, 1984, in Vincennes, IN, to Neil and Sharon (Titzer) Long. She was fiercely devoted to her faith, which guided every aspect of...
Aug 28, 2024
Virginia Flory, 88, Monroe City
Virginia Helen Flory was born on February 10, 1936 to Helen Blanche (Willis) and Isaac Redman Stewart. Virginia grew up in Knox County with her parents and four siblings. After graduating from Monroe City High School, Virginia accepted a job in the bookkeeping department of the Brown Shoe Company in Vincennes, Indiana....
Aug 20, 2024
World News
Entertainment News
World leaders react to shooting at Trump rally: 'Shocked' at assassination attempt
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Secret Service rushed Donald Trump off stage after shots rang out at his rally in Pennsylvania, with photos showing the former president with blood on his ear and across his face.
British prison reform will release convicts after serving 40% of term to combat overcrowding: reports
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9 hours ago
The new Justice minister Shabana Mahmood has argued that prisons face imminent collapse, claiming the total prison population could reach nearly 100,000 by next year.
Israel confirms strike on compound in civilian area of Gaza targeting Oct. 7 mastermind
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13 hours ago
Officials with the Israeli Defense Force confirmed a strike was launched on an alleged Hamas compound in a civilian area of al-Mawasi in Gaza, targeting a mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks.
NATO's Stoltenberg sidesteps Biden, Trump spat, champions nations hitting spending targets
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17 hours ago
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sidestepped debate over who is to thank for the increase in NATO nations meeting their defense spending pledges as Biden and Trump champion successes.
Teenager falls '30 to 40 feet' from amusement park ride, in critical condition
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Jul 12, 2024
A teenager is in critical condition after falling up to 40 feet from a swing amusement park ride in Canada Thursday. The extent of her injuries are unknown at this time.
Poseidon vs. Chaac: Mexico 'cancels' statue of Greek god after complaint from Maya Indigenous groups
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Jul 12, 2024
Mexican authorities “closed" a statue of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, that was erected in the Gulf of Mexico just off the town of Progreso, Yucatan, following legal complaints.